Industry
July 8, 2021
DraftKings’ Legal Team Has Its Hands Full with New Lawsuits
DraftKings took the sports gambling world by storm when it announced a deal that would allow it to become the first publicly-traded sportsbook in the US. A valuation of over $1 billion attracted a lot of attention, and not necessarily from the right people. DraftKings is going to need its legal team to step up […]
Business
July 8, 2021
WynnBET Teams up with MLB’s Colorado Rockies
WynnBET is determined to grab as much of the sports gambling as it can as quickly as it can. With potentially billions of dollars on the table, Wynn Resorts’ sports gambling and iGaming operator wants a significant percentage. It already has a number of key deals lined up and just inked another one this week. […]
Industry
July 7, 2021
Sports Betting Handle in Illinois Hits $507.3M in May
In May, the sports betting handle in Illinois reached $507.3 million, according to data released by the Illinois Gaming Board. Although the result marks a small decrease compared to April, May is the fifth consecutive month with a sports betting handle above $500 million. Illinois Records $507.3M in Sports Betting Handle for May In-person sports […]
Casino
July 7, 2021
Caesars Palace Entrance Gets a Multimillion-dollar Makeover
Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, has announced its multi-million-dollar makeover, which will be completed by New Year’s Eve. Caesars Palace Will Include a Statue of Augustus Caesar Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, the Caesars Entertainment property known for its inclusion in the movie “The Hangover” and others, has announced that it will soon begin its multi-million-dollar renovation […]
Casino
July 7, 2021
Hard Rock Atlantic City Adds Industry Executive Michael Woodside to its Ranks
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City has hired gaming veteran Michael Woodside as its new vice president of entertainment and marketing services. Michael Woodside joins Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City welcomes industry veteran Michael Woodside as its new VP of entertainment and marketing services. In […]
Poker
July 7, 2021
World Series of Poker Site to Launch in Pennsylvania Next Week
The World Series of Poker will finally have its real money poker site available in Pennsylvania to the delight of all poker fans in the state. This was made possible by WSOP partnering with the Harrah’s Philadelphia casino owned by Ceasars, as Pennsylvania’s online gambling laws require. WSOP.com PA Launches Next Monday WSOP made the announcement on July 6 and promised […]
Legal
July 6, 2021
US Congress to Address Mobile Wagering via Tribal Land Servers
A proposal put forward in US Congress is seeking to address the issue of whether wagers placed online via servers located on tribal land are tantamount to being physically present on tribal land and placing a wager in person. House Bill 4308 Proposed by US Congressman Luis Correa from California and US Congressman John Katno […]
Casino
July 6, 2021
Caesars to Build Harrah’s Casino and Racetrack in Nebraska
Caesars Entertainment inked a new deal with Columbus Exposition and Racing to build and develop a Harrah’s casino and racetrack. The new venue is expected to cost approximately $75 million and will be located in Columbus, Nebraska. New Racetrack and Casino Comes to Nebraska Caesars Entertainment, the US casino giant, announced a new deal with […]
Legal
July 6, 2021
Southwest Parimutuels Files Lawsuit against FL Gaming Compact
Sports betting legalization in Florida is now facing legal hurdles after a pari-mutuel company filed a federal lawsuit to challenge the state compact with the Seminole Tribe. Legal Fiction Southwest Parimutuels, owner of Magic City Casino in Miami and the Bonita Springs Poker Room, filed a lawsuit in the US District Court for the Northern […]
Business
July 6, 2021
Racial Equity Enters the Sports Gambling Discussion in Massachusetts
As Massachusetts lawmakers still try to figure out how and when to introduce a legal sports gambling market, a new legislative initiative is underway to expand how the market works. Two bills have been filed – one in the House and one in the Senate – that would create better racial equity, allowing more commercial […]